1/2 Penny - Victoria Copper-nickel Pattern

€429,419.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Year1859
TypePattern
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Eng#2037 , Fman#745
Obverse descriptionCentral crown with legend around and small flower emblem below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REGINA F: D:
(Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionCentral denomination with legend above, date below and floral pattern.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPENNY 1/2 1859
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1859  - Proof -
Catalog ID4891414420
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